Your gift has the power to save lives at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Zack's parents were desperate to find the very best care for their four-year-old son who was suffering from a rare and aggressive type of kidney cancer. After consulting with Dr. Barry Cofer and Dr. Muhammad Mumtaz at the pediatric intensive... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas from the Foundation Family, to Yours
This holiday season, we gather near to family and friends and reach out to others with open hearts and generous spirits. People who have a spirit of abundance share what they have, little or much, so that others may receive blessings. Both The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation and the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa... Continue Reading →
Taking Steps Toward Greatness
Kimberly Castillo, 20 years old, was born with Spina Bifida, which causes limited functioning of her legs. At 14 years old, Kimberly began working with Krista Burroughs, physical therapist at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. “One of the reasons I chose CHRISTUS Santa Rosa for my therapy is the aquatics therapy center,” said... Continue Reading →
Provide Healing for Children on Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of charitable giving that kicks off the holiday season. This is a time to gather your family, friends, and co-workers and encourage them to donate their time, resources, or talents to help others in need. This year, our goal is to raise $5000 in support of all the children... Continue Reading →
We are Thankful for Your Support!
This season, we are especially thankful for our incredible donors who help us provide world-class medical care for kids at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Caring donors, like you, have transformed us into San Antonio’s premier (and only) academic children’s hospital. We can take pride in knowing that together, we’ve earned a reputation for excellence and... Continue Reading →
Gift from Santikos Foundation Helps The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation Surpass Campaign Goal
On Tuesday, we received incredible news that The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation was chosen as one of eight recipients of a grant from the John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation. The $2.5 million gift will help advance the Hospital's comprehensive pediatric medical program by providing funds to expand and enhance pediatric trauma services at The... Continue Reading →
Mother and Daughter’s Lives Changed by MMU
Doreen Wells’ granddaughter is a student at Incarnate Word High School, the host of April Fricke’s Annual "Cycling the Sisters’ Trail" fundraiser and homecoming celebration. To support the school’s 2015 event, Doreen and her daughter, Dani Mizell, signed up to receive mammograms via the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU). “My mom and I... Continue Reading →
Joy Restored Through Breast Health Navigation Program
“It will never happen to me.” Like many women, this was Joy Anderson’s perception of breast cancer for most of her life, until 2015 when everything changed. A few years ago, Joy noticed a lump in her left breast and decided it was time to get a mammogram. She visited the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile... Continue Reading →
Extra Life Game Day is Coming Up on November 5th!
Extra Life Game Day is a 24-hour gaming marathon that raises funds to save kids' lives. Local participants pledge to play games and heal kids by raising funds for The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, your local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals member. With the help of the Extra Life San Antonio Guild, RackerGamers, and other... Continue Reading →
Friends Who Think Pink!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! With your support, the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation continues to provide healing and comfort to women who come to us for care, regardless of their ability to pay. Join us in the fight against breast cancer and wear pink on Wednesdays in October to show your support. Join us for our Breast Health... Continue Reading →